A QRFY alternative that doesn't switch off your QR codes
QRFY's dynamic QR codes run on a 7-day free trial — after that, printed codes stop redirecting unless you subscribe. Aienly's dynamic QR codes are free and don't expire, with no forced annual contract to unlock them.
| Feature | QRFY | Aienly |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | None — no free tier at all | Yes — full account, no credit card |
| Dynamic QR codes | 7-day free trial (QRFY's own FAQ); reported by reviewers to stop working after the trial ends* | Free on every plan, no expiry |
| Static QR codes | Free, never expire | Free, never expire |
| Billing terms | Quarterly, bi-annual, or yearly only — no monthly plan | Monthly billing available |
| Cheapest paid plan | ~$20/month if paid annually, ~$41/month quarterly | One low-cost plan |
| Custom domains | Available on paid plans | Available, own DNS, host-aware routing |
| Scan analytics | Paid plans only | Included with any dynamic QR code |
| Wi-Fi / vCard QR | Yes | Yes |
| Link shortening built in | Not a core feature | Yes — shortener is the foundation product |
* QRFY's own FAQ confirms a 7-day free trial period exists. What happens to dynamic codes after the trial — several independent reviews report they stop redirecting until you subscribe — is reported by third-party sources, not something we've independently confirmed by testing QRFY's product ourselves. Billing terms and the lack of a monthly plan are confirmed directly from QRFY's own support documentation. Pricing and plan details change — check qrfy.com/pricing for their current terms.
The 7-day trial risk
A QR code's whole purpose is to sit on something printed — a poster, a menu, a product box. QRFY's own FAQ confirms dynamic QR codes start on a 7-day free trial, and multiple independent reviews report that codes stop redirecting once the trial ends unless you subscribe. If that's accurate, anyone scanning a printed code after week one gets nothing.
No annual lock-in required
Most of QRFY's real-world pricing lands well over $20/month once you account for their billing terms. Aienly's free tier covers dynamic QR, scan analytics, and short links — upgrade only if you need more volume or a custom domain.
Your scan data, your server
QR generation happens entirely on our own infrastructure — no call out to a third-party QR API for any code, dynamic or static. Fewer hands touching where your customers scan from.
Common questions
Will my Aienly QR code stop working like QRFY's trial codes reportedly do?
No — dynamic QR codes on the free plan stay active with no trial countdown. Normal plan usage limits still apply; see pricing.
Can I switch an existing QRFY code over to Aienly?
You can't transfer the QR image itself between services, but you can shorten the same destination URL on Aienly and reprint the new code — future edits then happen on our side without needing to reprint again.
Do you offer Wi-Fi and vCard QR codes too?
Yes — try the free QR code generator for URL, Wi-Fi, and vCard codes, no sign-up required for those types.